230315 Introduction to Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement

CeeD are delighted to share a learning workshop opportunity aimed at developing value adding operational excellence thinking and fundamental improvement principles.  Hosted in Fort William at the Advancing Manufacturing Centre they will take place on Wednesday 15^th March 2023 from 1.15pm through to 4.30pm, and be delivered by the University of Strathclyde and the Manufacturing Skills Academy from NMIS.

The session will introduce delegates to the concept of Lean Manufacturing and the fundamental principles of continuous improvement. This session will expand on some of the topics covered in the Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement session. It will introduce delegates through practical activities to some of the fundamental Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques.

Topics to be covered will include:

• Continuous Improvement pillars
• Brief history of Lean Manufacturing and Lean principles
• Understanding customer value
• Understanding how the work gets done
• The importance of measurement
• Root cause analysis & graphical representations

Interest is expected to be high so registering early is recommended